POLICE in Hinckley are urging criminals to "grass" on a robber who pulled an elderly woman down steps as he stole her bag.

Elsie Hurn, aged 75, ended up in hospital after her bag was snatched in the Britannia Centre car park, Hinckley, at about 10.30am on June 12.

She had gone into the car park from Stockwell Head and up four steps when a man tried to grab her bag. She tried to hold on but was pulled down the steps.

Det Sgt Simon Cure said: "I am extremely disappointed in the response we have received. It is now four weeks since the incident and Mrs Hurn is still suffering.

"Everyone is quick to say how disgusted they are that an old age pensioner could be subjected to such an offence, but hardly anyone has come forward offering us any information."

Mrs Hurn's shopping bag containing personal papers and documents has not been found.

"I cannot believe that no one has been offered the plastic cards that were stolen. Even criminals must find this crime despicable," said Det Sgt Cure.

The thug is white, aged 20 to 25, 5ft 7in to 5ft 8in, and slim. He was with a woman about the same age, slim and shorter. She had long, wavy dyed blonde hair. Anyone with any information should call Det Sgt Cure on 0116 248 5675 or Crimestoppers free on 0800 555 111. Calls can be made in confidence.